Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental studies, or related fields., Knowledge of environmental legislation and NEPA processes., Experience with data management and environmental clearance documentation., Strong communication skills for public and inter-agency interactions..

Key responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with NEPA for transportation projects.

Manage environmental data and assist in documentation preparation.

Interact with internal departments and external agencies on environmental procedures.

Support public involvement efforts and prepare informational materials.

Job description

Job Description

This position ensures the Department’s activities comply with the National Environmental Policy Act’s (NEPA’s) mandate to identify, analyze and document potential social, environmental and economic impacts for proposed transportation projects. This position manages data for environmental clearance projects in Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) application databases and assists in social media posting of project information and assists in the preparation and review of environmental clearance documents for proposed transportation projects and regional system plans. This position interacts with the internal MDOT project development areas and provides a primary point of contact for environmental clearance process questions and procedures and provides assistance to the Public Involvement and Hearings Officer to prepare and present materials for the public and other partners of state and federal agencies to ensure that the department complies with the requirements of all applicable state and federal legislation related to the environment.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (P11) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For Additional Information, Please See The Links Below

Transportation Planner 9-P11 position description
All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc .

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: planning (city, community, environmental, regional, and/or urban), environmental studies and/or sustainability, environmental sciences, engineering, statistics, mathematics, geography, geographic/geospatial information systems, logistics and/or supply chain management, or economics.

Experience

Transportation Planner 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Transportation Planner 10

One year of professional experience in the planning, mapping, or assessment of transportation, land use, environmental, or community systems equivalent to a Transportation Planner 9.

Transportation Planner P11

Two years of professional experience in the planning, mapping, or assessment of transportation, land use, environmental, or community systems equivalent to a Transportation Planner, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Planner 10.

Additional Requirements And Information

To be considered for this position you must:

If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationPlanner.pdf

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Ashley Parsons at parsonsa2@michigan.gov.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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